Fermenting

Warfyboy

Hi, wondering if anyone can help. I have started making a spirit base kit (vinland) and it stays that it will take 3 weeks to ferment, mine has stopped after 8 days, 4 at 15 degrees and 4 at 22-25. All that I changed is that I added 8kgs of sugar instead of 8.5kgs so I could manage the temperature. Should I leave it for the 3 weeks or start phase 2.
Thanks,
Warfyboy.

HBO_Staff

Often a ferment will be vigorous to begin with and will then slow down, it may still be fermenting slowly so should be allowed to complete. You could use a hydrometer to take readings and make sure it is complete, it is usually best to leave as long as the manufacturers recommend though

Warfyboy

Ok, I will leave it for 3 week. Thanks for your reply.